The award is presented quarterly by the PREMIER PARTNERS® Advisory Council (PPAC), a group of the company's top financial services professionals, to a Lincoln Financial employee who displays superior customer service and a commitment to helping producers and financial planners grow their businesses.

Jones received 19 nominations, many of which cited her knowledge, reliability, prompt service and attention, and the fact that her work ethic and attention to her customers regularly exceed all expectations.

Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. With headquarters in the Philadelphia region, the companies of Lincoln Financial Group had assets under management of $140 billion as of June 30, 2010. Through its affiliated companies, Lincoln Financial Group offers: annuities; life, group life and disability insurance; 401(k) and 403(b) plans; savings plans; and comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. For more information, including a copy of our most recent SEC reports containing our balance sheets, please visit www.LincolnFinancial.com.